Are you an early stage business with global aspirations? Do you have a unique insight to solve a big problem? Can you deliver an MVP in 3 months into market? The AVRO Accelerator Startup program fast-tracks your business development to get you in market and investor ready in 12 weeks.

Are you a Startup?

Qantas has partnered with Slingshot to deliver a 12 week program designed to get you the business model, traction and investment you need to succeed. In just 12 weeks you will validate your business model, prove you are developing a product or service customers want, build a minimum viable product (MVP) and demonstrate progress to advisors and investors.

The 12 week intensive curriculum, delivered by leading experts in their field, covers:

Business Modelling

Traction and customer insights

Branding and marketing

Financial modelling

Pitch coaching

Raising capital

Are you a Startup?

Qantas has partnered with Slingshot to deliver a 12-week program designed to get you the business model, traction and investment you need to succeed. In just 12 weeks you will validate your business model, prove you are developing a product or service customers want, build a minimum viable product (MVP) and demonstrate progress to advisors and investors.

The 12 week intensive curriculum, delivered by leading experts in their field, covers:

What do we get?

Up to $150,000 of investment and the opportunity to secure next round investment from Qantas, the Slingshot Venture Fund and our investment partners (see investment terms below)

12 week structured education program, led by industry experts, designed to get you investor ready

An additional 12 week incubation program for selected teams

Access to a dedicated Qantas and Slingshot team, senior executives and business units

Work with Qantas’ trusted and global brands with unique access to Qantas Group insights and data strategy mentoring

Mentoring from industry experts, matched to you and your needs

Access to an international pool of investors

Invitations to community events

Branding and marketing support

Legal and financial advice

Inclusion in AVRO media and events

Investment Terms

Seed Investment

Slingshot will provide an initial upfront investment of $50,000 for 10% equity in your business. Note: There are no hurdles to accessing this funding, all Startups receive $50,000 on program entry.

Follow On from Slingshot

Unlike other programs, the AVRO program offers a potential $100,000 of follow-on funding from the Slingshot Venture Fund. To access this funding, you will need to receive follow-on investment from three or more investors. Importantly, the follow-on funding is at a valuation set by your Startup with no discount.

Follow On from Qantas

Qantas may look to invest in select businesses after the completion of the AVRO Accelerator. Any investment by Qantas is at a 25% discount on the price of shares on offer during a qualifying capital raise.